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Trustworthy Research Sources

TrustworthyResearch Sources
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How to research:

  1. Choose a Topic
  2. Ask Meaningful Questions
  3. Plan Your Search
  4. Organize & Take Notes
  5. Cite Your Sources
Library Catalog (Destiny Discover)
Find a NON-FICTION book on your topic. The call # starts with a number (000-999) or B for biography.
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DISCUS Kids

http://scdiscus.org/discus-kids

  • Britannica Elementary - encyclopedia articles
  • Kids InfoBits - magazine and news articles
  • Animal Kingdom - animals and their habitats
  • Biography in Context - real people
  • CultureGrams - states and countries
  • BrainPOP Jr - informational videos and more
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PebbleGo

PebbleGo (Grades K-3)
Animals / Dinosaurs / Science / Biographies / Social Studies
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PebbleGo NEXT

PebbleGo Next (Grades 3-4)
States / Social Studies / Science / American Indians / Biographies
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DK Find Out

Go to DK Find Out! to learn about dinosaurs, space, animals, nature & more.
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National Geographic Kids

Go to National Geographic Kids to learn about animals and places.
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Wonderopolis

Visit Wonderopolis to explore "wonders" that other kids are curious about.

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Time for Kids

Time for Kids has current events news articles on a variety of topics.
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StudySC

Visit StudySC to find information about South Carolina's culture, history, geography, government, and people.

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